#GreenLightProjectNE
This May, TFLC is once again teaming up with the Mental Health Association of Nebraska and the Lancaster County Prevention Coalition for the #GreenLightProjectNE - to light up our community in vibrant green to bring mental health awareness to the forefront once again!
The link between tobacco use and mental health challenges is often overlooked. Individuals struggling with mental illness use tobacco at a much higher rate than the general population. Research has shown that tobacco use worsens mental health over time, exacerbating stress, anxiety, and depression. Our campaign is all about spreading hope, encouraging open conversations about mental health and rallying support for those seeking to quit tobacco.
Starting April 15th, we're offering free green light bulbs and yard signs at our partner locations, available in both English and Spanish. These symbols of support and awareness are yours to claim while supplies last! If you joined us last year, it's time to dust off your green lights and yard signs to show your support again!
Where to find your materials:
- Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department: 3131 O Street, Lincoln, NE
- Region V Systems/Mental Health Association of Nebraska: 1645 N Street, Lincoln, NE
Discover more at our website: https://mha-ne.org/how-to-help/greenlightprojectne.html.
Questions? Reach out to Sadie at sjjensen@lincoln.ne.gov.
Let’s make May a bright month for mental health awareness. Light your homes or businesses in green and help spread the word on social media. Together, we can make a big difference in our community. Join us!
SAVE THE DATE
We’re excited to announce an extraordinary opportunity to attend an upcoming Cultural Diversity and Competency Workshop! Mark your calendars for May 2 and/or May 3!
🔔 Don't miss out! 🔔 Registration details and further information will be on their way to your inbox in the coming weeks. Keep an eye out, and make sure to reserve your spot for this invaluable learning experience!
Let's make diversity and equity a priority, together. Save the date and stay tuned!
Parents Against Vaping is thrilled to announce Clear the Vapor Conversations, an exciting year-long series inspired by our successful always virtual, always free Clear the Vapor conference! Our 2023 conference drew over 2500 registrants who have free ongoing access to the valuable content that remains available on our conference homepage.
March 2024 CounterTobacco.org Newsletter
New Tobacco Free Nebraska Resource
Tobacco Free Nebraska has developed a new Nebraska Tobacco Quitline resource: "How to Get Connected to a Translator – Quitline Multi-Language Resource," a comprehensive guide to accessing Nebraska Tobacco Quitline services in multiple languages. Language should not be a barrier to seeking assistance, especially when it comes to quitting tobacco.
This two-page guide offers step-by-step instructions for getting connected to free help quitting in six languages: English, Vietnamese, Mandarin, Arabic, Burmese and Nepali. This resource is designed to help individuals using tobacco connect with Quitline services in their preferred language by walking individuals through the process of connecting with a translator via the main Quitline phone number, 1-800-QUIT-NOW, by connecting with a specific language line, or by talking to their healthcare provider.
Latest roundup of webinars, events, and opportunities from the National Behavioral Health Network for Tobacco & Cancer Control from National Council for Mental Wellbeing.
Subscribe to the Tobacco Free Nebraska newsletter, here.
FDA Launches Searchable Tobacco Products Database
FDA Warns Five More Online Retailers for Selling Unauthorized E-Cigarettes Popular with Youth
FDA Warns 61 Brick and Mortar Retailers for the Sale of Unauthorized E-Cigarettes Popular Among Youth
FDA announced the issuance of warning letters to 61 brick and mortar retailers for selling unauthorized e-cigarette products. These warning letters cite the sale of disposable e-cigarette products marketed under brand names Elf Bar/EB Design and Lava.
Keeping Current: Teens & Vaping
Did you miss this SCIP presentation with Lindsay Brundege talking about mental health and vaping with adolescents? Don't worry, you can check it out here: https://youtu.be/Z9zMlwah3DM?si=s0Txg4OApbXUhKcG.
Keeping Current: Vaping Nicotine Among Youth
Did you miss the SCIP presentation with Dr. Fiedler and Sadie Jensen talking about the physical impacts of nicotine vape and resources for parents, school personnel, and youth? Don't worry! You can check it out here: https://youtu.be/UJiPX_CBRe4?si=DmwQMVlDT4v7E2t2! You can also see Sadie's presentation slides with all the links, here: https://www.canva.com/design/DAF6WLsJgUQ/h1zuBC3PW0mGSf--o0HOcg/view?utm_content=DAF6WLsJgUQ&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor
